Richards v. State

Ruffin, Judge.

A jury found Steven Donlon Richards guilty of two counts of burglary, armed robbery, criminal attempt of theft by taking a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and simple assault. Richards appeals, asserting that the trial court improperly commented on the evidence, denied him the right to final argument at closing, and failed to charge impeachment based on the conviction of a crime. Richards further claims on appeal that the prosecution made improper comments during closing argument and that he was denied effective assistance of counsel. We…